Organ Donor

Organ and tissue donation and transplant provides a second chance at life for thousands of people each year. By deciding to be a donor, you gift hope … hope for the thousands of individuals awaiting transplants. Organ donation saves lives, so please donate today, every donation makes a difference. Organ donation takes healthy organs and tissues from one person for transplantation into another. People of all ages and background can be organ donors. Donating your organs after you die helps save and transform the lives of extremely ill people

Q: Who can become a donor?

Virtually anyone can become a donor. Your medical condition at the time of death will determine what organs and tissues can be donated for transplant or scientific research.

Q: What organs and tissues can I donate?

It is possible to donate as many different organs and tissues. Organs that can be donated for transplantation include, kidneys, heart, lungs, liver, small bowel and pancreas. Tissues that can be donated include eyes, heart valves, bone, skin, veins and tendons.